Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Warrant out for teen charged with theft by receiving
There’s a warrant out for a 19-year old’s arrest for theft by receiving. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office says the teen had a stolen cell phone that was obtained during the robbery of a pizza delivery person on Kings Mill Run.
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SPORTS: Oconee County Middle School basketball goes to championship
Watkinsville, Ga.– Reporter Steven Farmer talks to the OCMS basketball coach Allan Bailey and a few players about their upcoming regional middle school basketball championship game. IMG_2183
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Jackson County BOE discusses closing Benton Elementary school
Nicholson, Ga.– Jackson County Board of Education meets tonight about potentially closing Benton Elementary School. Reporter Ellen Rittiner is following the story at Benton Elementary where the hearings will be held. IMG_2177
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Oconee County gives first liquor license
Bogart, Ga.– Reporter Adeline Kenerly prepares to talk to the first liquor license recipient in Oconee County Mark Bell. He is the new owner of Jennings Mill Country Club. IMG_2176
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Bill proposes more affordable solar panels in GA
A proposed bill aims to make solar panels more affordable in Georgia. Reporter Mallory Blount talks to the owner of a home with solar panels in Oconee county. IMG_7946
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Classic City Rollergirls Are Back in Action
Athens, Ga. — The Classic City Rollergirls are back in action this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Classic Center. The team has some new skaters and they will have the chance to get acclimated to the team’s style of play in the green and black scrimmage this weekend.…
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Study Shows Your Animal Preference Reflects Who You Are as a Person
Are you a cat person or a dog person? The University of California in Berkeley says if you consider yourself a “dog person” you are outgoing but “not open to new situations” and if you consider yourself a “cat person” you are neurotic but creative and adventurous.
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Local Organization Provides Kids in Need with “Adventure Bags”
Athens, Ga.-- A local organization is trying to make life a little easier for more than 2,000 foster children. They're doing that by are giving them what they call "adventure bags" --bags that contain essentials and gifts to make the child's uncertain journey a bit easier.
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Thistle Farms Founder Gives Presentation at UGA
Athens, Ga.--Thistle Farms founder Becca Stevens is giving a presentation on social enterprises at the Presbyterian Student Center today. Thistle Farms employs women who have survived lives of prostitution, human trafficking, and addiction.
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Job Market Looks Positive For 2015 Graduates
Athens, Ga.-- Assistant Professor of Economics in the Terry College of Business says the outlook for jobs is optimistic for students graduating in May.